Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.

1. Visually inspect the adjuster actuator spring (2) for the following:

•	Excessive corrosion

•	Excessive stretching

•	Broken hook ends

•	Twisting or binding

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Missing

2. If any of the conditions listed were found, the drum brake system adjuster hardware requires replacement.
3. Visually inspect the adjuster actuator lever (1) for the following conditions:

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Bent

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Broken

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Missing

•	Broken spring attachment tab

4. If any of the conditions listed were found, the adjuster actuator lever and/or attaching hardware requires replacement.